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Hanging Shapes
M-j1a



Suspend a 2-dimensional shape from holes drilled near the edges, and use a plumb bob to find the center of gravity.


Fishbane Chapter:   11.2
HRW 9th:   9.02
Reese Chapter:   9.9
RHK 5th:   7.04
SJ 3rd Chapter:   8.5
PIRA DCS classification:   1J10.12

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